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A stack of golden brown, square ham and cheese waffles sits on a white plate, resting on a blue and white checkered cloth. Shredded cheese is scattered around, hinting at the delicious ham and cheese tucked inside these savory waffles.
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Ham and Cheese Waffles | Savory Waffle Recipe

These ham and cheese waffles turn a breakfast classic into an irresistible savory treat. Golden and crispy on the outside with pockets of melted cheese and smoky ham throughout, they’re everything you could dream of in savory waffles, and then some.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 6 large waffles
Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients

  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup light oil such as canola, vegetable, or avocado oil
  • 1 3/4 cups milk
  • 1 cup finely chopped ham lunch meat
  • 1 cup shredded cheese such as sharp cheddar or swiss
  • 2 green onions finely chopped, optional

Instructions

  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, garlic powder, and onion powder, and stir to combine.
  • Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients, and add the eggs, oil, and milk.
  • Whisk all ingredients together until a thin and slightly lumpy batter forms.
  • Fold in the ham, cheese, and green onion if using.
  • Pour the batter into your waffle iron according to manufacturers directions.
  • When the waffle is done cooking, carefully place it on a wire rack to cool, taking care not to stack the waffles on top of each other. Repeat with remaining batter.
  • Serve waffles hot.

Notes

  • I like to cook these longer than other waffles so that they crisp up and the cheese doesn't stick. I normally do a cycle and a half, or turn my waffle iron up to a "darker" setting.
  • We love to eat these like a savory biscuit with a fried egg on top, and they are also great like a sandwich next to a bowl of tomato soup.
  • For extra crispiness, add 1-2 tablespoons of cornstarch to the dry ingredients. This helps create a golden, crunchy crust that holds up well to the ham and cheese.
  • Make sure the ham is cut into tiny pieces so that it fits in all the waffle iron's nooks and crannies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 of 6 large waffles | Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 946mg | Potassium: 299mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 331IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 318mg | Iron: 3mg

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